I love early morning FedEx deliveries..

[binaryterror]

Another option is a 20pin ATX to 20 Pin ATX, 4 pin P4, and Aux 6 Pin: OutletPC.com - FSP 20-pin ATX to ATX, P4 ATX, and 6-Pin AUX Power Adapter

I bet if you took a stroll down the aisles at MicroCenter in Madison heights they might have a PSU or an adapter like this to make a normal newer PSU work.

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

Tons of those exist Craig, depending on the port and how many and of course PCI or PCI Express needs. Newegg.com - SYBA PCI to Parallel Port Controller Card Model SD-PCI-1P

We have been dropping those in machines at work that came without but had a requirement, or this one:

Amazon.com: StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Parallel Adapter Card PCI1PECP: Electronics

[JohnRobHolmes]

I can also suggest staying away from USB to parallel converters, I have heard nothing but trouble with them. That was my problem as well when setting up my little mill, I had to rummage through my old computers to find one with a parallel port!

Very cool project you have coming together. I can't believe you got that thing into your basement! Don't move any time soon! I put a 1200lb lathe in my basement and don't know how I will get it out without yanking it through the woods with a winch.

[bigstu]

Thank you guys. I appreciate all the help..
Jake, I'll take your advice and see if I can make it over there this weekend.
If I can't seem to get the parts to get the old girl going, then I will just pick up a new barebones machine and go from there.

John, you'd be suprised how easy it went down the stairs.
Used a cart just like this and it went right down, it was still bolted to the pallet.
The wesco stairking - YouTube
Going back up, might not be as easy though. No plans to move and no plans to sell any time soon either.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by bigstu

Thank you Charlie. That would be sweet.
Yeah, she is an old school PCI bus. The 6-pin is used to provide power for that if I am not mistaken.
I know the mother board doesn't do much with out it, because I have forgotten to plug one in before.
Yeah, if I can't find something by this weekend I am either going to build a new machine and get her running again, or I'll see if I can hack and tap a harness together so she will run on a new power supply.
Let me know if yo have any luck. Fingers crossed...

OK, good news, bad news.

I have several PS's with a 2 x 10 "P1" plug.
Didn't try them yet as they are all ~250watt PS's.

Want me to power them up??

[bigstu]

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

OK, good news, bad news.

I have several PS's with a 2 x 10 "P1" plug.
Didn't try them yet as they are all ~250watt PS's.

Want me to power them up??

Do any of them have the six pin connector?
That is what I really need.
250w might be a bit small. Keep them handy, I'll let you know.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by bigstu

250w might be a bit small.

Put a bec on it.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by bigstu

Do any of them have the six pin connector?
That is what I really need.
250w might be a bit small. Keep them handy, I'll let you know.

Looks like most just have the 4 pin connectors.

I still think you can hack & solder to the existing connector.

Let me know, they're here. I have a few more to look at.

[bigstu]

Lol. Found my G-Spot, I mean G-Code operators manual. Lol.

Now I just need to do some wiring for a power supply.

[Duuuuuuuude]

You're gonna read a book? Now that is desperation right there...

[C*H*U*D]

Reading and wine has replaced beer and crawlers??

[bigstu]

Wine, women, and song has become beer, the old lady, and CNC programming.. LOL...

[bigstu]

One step closer boys and girls.
Still need to get the final wiring done, but I couldn't wait to power it up for the first time.
2 of the 4 Axes homed just fine, two have home switch issues. Not a big deal, just a little adjustment needed.
But I may have a ground problem, got a little poke when I touched part of the base..

[RockCrawlingKid]

Wow I wish I had the room for that. Looks wicked. congratulations and have fun!

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by bigstu

One step closer boys and girls.
Still need to get the final wiring done, but I couldn't wait to power it up for the first time.
2 of the 4 Axes homed just fine, two have home switch issues. Not a big deal, just a little adjustment needed.
But I may have a ground problem, got a little poke when I touched part of the base..

1-congrats
2-Yikes, find the issue. Is it "US wiring" (black & white wires) or "European wiring" (blue & brown wires)?

Blue = white
Brown = black

I'm assuming this is 110vac?

[bigstu]

#1 Thank you..
#2, yes it is US wiring and it is 110v AC.
I am using an older extension cord that my dad made a few years ago. So, there is a possability it wasn't grounded the best. I am still going to ohm everything out and then I should be good to go.
I have a non-touch detector and will be checking it over before I start it up again, for sure. If there is a ground problem, I have solutions for that as well..

[bigstu]

Update time boys and girls.
But first, pop quiz, how hard is it to find a computer that can run Windows XP and has an old school parallel port.
Answer, harder than winning the lottery or getting struck by lightning.
Thank you to biniaryterror for coming through and pulling off a hail MARY...
Still having a small problem with a home axis switch that isn't working. Have narrowed it down and might have to get a new switch or a new control board.
BUT, no matter we have a computer that is sending signals to and from the mill, moving the axes and we even broke in the spindle bearings tonight.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Oh boy...looks like fun!

[bigstu]

Oh yes. Listening to the spindle run at different RPMS for an hour. LOL.
I have to admidt, it was nice to actually have the thing move and do something for once.

[JohnRobHolmes]

I got lucky on my machine and had a motherboard from about 2002 with a parallel port. If all else fails a pci parallel card could be used, it is better than a usb for sure.


Satisfaction to get it running, yeah? Long projects are the best to finish.